Digoxin Is a Drug That Leads to Increases in Potassium

question 104

Multiple Choice

Digoxin is a drug that leads to increases in potassium ion concentration in the interstitial fluid. Determine the condition that results from digoxin toxicity.

• A) hyperglycemia
• B) hypernatremia
• C) hyperkalemia
• D) hypercalcemia

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